cheap nike Cyber Monday As the Seattle Seahawks’ kicked off their three day minicamp on Tuesday, the biggest story surrounded a player who didn’t suit up for practice. Running back Marshawn Lynch who had been reportedly considering skipping the mandatory minicamp as he angled for a new contract did indeed attend, but did not participate in any drills.

And according to head coach Pete Carroll, Lynch’s presence at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center wasn’t a surprise. “Yeah, that was a big story,” Carroll deadpanned to reporters following to practice. “We expected him to be here and he’s here.”

cheap nike black friday deals According to Carroll, Lynch sat out practice due to a sore ankle. And while Carroll declined to go into specifics regarding Lynch’s contract situation, he did say that he’d been in contact with Lynch throughout the offseason and that Lynch was on good terms with the organization.

“We have a great relationship,” Carroll said. “He’s got a great relationship with our club, with his teammates and our coaches and all that.”

Carroll also revealed that Lynch would see only limited work in the offseason, nothing new for the back who’s averaged over 300 carries per season over the last three years.

nike schuhe herren “We’ve rested him a lot in the offseason. He takes a big pounding during the year. It takes him a long time to get his body back to where he doesn’t feel the rigors of the season that’s passed,” Carroll said, adding that Lynch likely won’t see any action during the team’s preseason schedule. “In this case, it’s unique. But he is a unique player, and he has a unique role on our football team. And so we have to do what we have to do to take care of him.”

Carroll said that Lynch would continue to be the team’s bell cow back in 2014.

“Marshawn has really been the guy for us, and we love everything about the way he plays and what he brings to this team. He’s never taken a step backwards at any time for us in all the years he’s been here.” “From the day we went after him and got him, we had sights on him becoming the player that he’s become, and he’s never disappointed us.”

Cyber Monday nike shoes Defensive tackle Kevin Williams made his Seahawks debut on Tuesday after officially signing with the team on Monday, saying he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to join Seattle after 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Carroll acknowledged that the Hawks had been pursuing Williams throughout the offseason, adding that he expected Williams to play the 3 technique at defensive tackle, potentially pairing with Tony McDaniel in the Hawks’ heavy defensive packages. “We always have cherished the big guys, and there was a spot, we thought, for Kevin,” Carroll said. “We’ve talked to him for a really long time.” Cyber Monday nike sale

Williams entertained offers from elsewhere, including the New England Patriots, but in addition to the Seahawks’ depth along the line and the chance to play with a winning organization, the team’s style piqued Williams’ interest. “They were having fun and you could see it,” he said. “I think everyone that watched them play lately can see how much fun they’re having offensively and defensively.” nike schuhe billig

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Williams, who wore jersey No. 93 his entire career in Minnesota, wore 94 on Tuesday. He said he’d discussed a switch with linebacker O’Brien Schofield, who currently wears 93 for the Seahawks, but that no deal had yet been agreed upon. nike black friday deals

Williams worked mostly with the second team defensive line in Tuesday’s drills.

Carroll said that he was pleased with the pace and effort of the minicamp’s first day. “We’ve practiced so well up to this point, that’s it’s just an extension of the tempo and the style of practice,” he said. “Because it is the finish up opportunity for us, we really want to execute really well do things right. It’s the last chance for everybody to work together. As we break after this week, guys will be on their own working, so we really want to max this out and make everything we can out of it.”

nike schuhe damen Cornerback Tharold Simon continued his strong offseason, making an acrobatic play to break up a long pass from Tarvaris Jackson to Ricardo Lockette at the goalline. “I’m really excited about this guy,” Carroll said after practice. “He’s had a fantastic offseason for us.”

Rookie defensive linemen Cassius Marsh and Andru Pulu were back at practice after missing the OTA sessions while completing their academic terms at UCLA and Eastern Washington, respectively.

Robert Turbin continues to impress, hitting holes much quicker than fellow running back Christine Michael on Tuesday while looking much more polished in the passing game. Second year back Spencer Ware also looked good in limited snaps during 11 on 11 drills.

If Tuesday’s practice had been a game, linebacker Bobby Wagner would have ended it with multiple sacks while blitzing straight up the middle. cheap nike Cyber Monday deals

Rookie Paul Richardson who ran a 4.33 40 yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in February gets downfield in a hurry and creates separation with his speed. He could provide the Hawks with a deep threat option they did not possess in 2013. black friday nike sale